Employment Type: Permanent Full Time
Position Classification: Clinical Nurse Educator 1/2
Remuneration: $112,977.04 - $116,639.98 p.a plus superannuation
Hours Per Week: 38
Requisition ID: REQ645804
Applications close: 24 March 2026 at 11;59pm AEDT
Position Title: Clinical Nurse Educator (CNE 1/2) - Custodial Mental Health, Silverwater Correctional Centre (MRRC and Women CC), Justice Health - PFT
If you are passionate about delivering healthcare with the greatest impact, then come and join us at the Justice Health and Forensic Mental Health Network (JHFMHN). We are Just the Place to grow your career and be part of a valued team delivering care where it's needed most!
Be part of a supportive environment, where you can apply your skills to address complex healthcare needs while broadening your treatment capabilities to maximise patient outcomes.
We are a challenging yet rewarding place to take your career even further. With industry-leading safety standards, you can focus on doing your best work alongside skilled colleagues while gaining job training to progress your career.
The Role
Coordinate, deliver and evaluate nurse education (including programs) in the field of mental health at the Health Centre/Ward/Unit level. Such education may include local/site orientation and/or transitioning for new nursing staff, undergraduate and casual nurses as well as meeting the ongoing educational needs of existing nursing staff. The focus of the role will be the improvement and development of the mental health clinical skills and competencies of the staff working in the areas of responsibility.
Essential Requirements
· Current authority to practice as a Registered Nurse with the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia.
· Holds a relevant clinical or education post registration qualification and/or substantial clinical and educational experience.
· Hold a current NSW Drivers Licence.
Please note: The position will mainly be in Silverwater Correctional Centre and will need to travel to Long Bay Correctional Centre and Justice Health Olympic Park (JHOP)
Our Service and Team
Custodial Mental Health (CMH) is a specialist mental health service within the Justice Health and Forensic Mental Health Network that provides a range of mental health services to adults in NSW correctional centres.
CMH includes a specialist mental health team with mental health nurses (MHNs), nurse practitioners (NPs), Aboriginal Mental Health Clinicians, psychiatrists, career medical officers (CMOs), and psychiatry registrars who are supported by administrative and managerial staff.
CMH clinicians work alongside staff from other clinical streams and CSNSW staff, including Psychology, Offender Services and Programs, and Custodial Operations staff in the provision of mental health services. Mental health services begin at the point of reception and continue through to release from custody or transfer to another correctional centre.
To learn more about careers in our network, please click the links below:
Welcome — Justice Health and Forensic Mental Health Network (nsw.gov.au)
Our Locations — Justice Health and Forensic Mental Health Network (nsw.gov.au)
Our Health Services — Justice Health and Forensic Mental Health Network (nsw.gov.au)
Salary & Benefits
Your salary $112,977.04 - $116,639.98 per annum plus superannuation and leave loading is just the beginning.
You’ll have access to:
· Additional allowances that may apply
· Access to salary packaging benefits.
· A fitness passport (if you’re eligible) + ADOs (If full-time).
· Fantastic training & education opportunities available.
Diversity & Inclusivity
We are an equal-opportunity employer. We employ all ages and genders, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, culturally and linguistically diverse groups, the LGBTQIA+ community, veterans, refugees and people with disability.
*This is also Targeted Aboriginal Position. Preference will be given to applicants of Aboriginal descent. Exemption is claimed under Section 21 of the Anti-Discrimination Act 1977
Ready to Apply?
The first step is to submit your resume and answers to the following targeted question
1. Describe a time when you developed an education session or presentation for nursing staff. How did you plan it, simplify complex information, and gain staff engagement ? What was the outcome
2. Tell us a time you identified a clinical risk, concern, or emerging theme from staff feedback. What actions did you take, how did you decide whether to escalate and what was the result?
Need more information?
1) Click here for the Position Description
2) Find out more about applying for this position
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Applications Close: 24 March 2026 at 11:59pm AEDT